338 edge 270eldx r33 seating depth test 300yds

[Mram10us]

Not having any luck with the 270s and r33. Think I'll try another powder cause this combo isn't showing much promise. Base load of 100.5 r33 f215 primers and 3 shots of each coal. It's only 3 shots, but I've tried enough of these to know the rifle doesn't care for this combo. Ideas welcome

5nov19: Update with h1000. 89,90,91 were all together then 92,93 started to climb pretty well.

Hard to see without zooming in but first 6 are grouped fairly well.

 

[davewilson]

go with H1000 powder. mine likes the 285's better than the 270's. start about .050 off the lands.

 

[Mram10us]

Thanks DW. Mine loves 285s also but I ran out and have a ton of 270s

 

[robert l]

mine allso likes the 285s and h 1000

 

[Mram10us]

I was dumb and bought a ton of 270s before I tested them because this rifle has liked everything..... but 270s

 

[robert l]

i was planning on trying some of the 270s but seeing your test i may hold off.i am getting ready to try some 250 sierras.have you used any thing close to those?

 

[Mram10us]

No sir

 

[brentc]

I'd work around 3.860 before giving up. A lot of times those triangle groups like the one you see on 3.860 indicate that you're close to having something. I've also seen something as simple as a primer change bring those triangles together. It might be worth trying a CCI250 if you have any on hand.

 

[Mram10us]

Thanks Brent. No cci here. I can try some wlrm though. I loaded some up at 3.900 with h1000 to see if the same jump applies or if I'll have to start over. This rifle loved h1000 with 300smk ....

 

[brentc]

I think it would be worth your time to get some CCI250s. Especially with H1000 in the 338 Edge.

 

[Mram10us]

Thanks Brent. My wife is giving you the evil eye

 

[brentc]

What brass are you using?

 

[Rum Man]

All three of my 338 edges seem to like 90 to 92 gr. Of H-1000 cci mag 250 and 300 gr Bergers .at 15 thou off . All three around 2884 fps. Remington brass necked up .
This is 3 at 100 yrds. 90.4 gr.

Rum Man

 

[brentc]

All three of my 338 edges seem to like 90 to 92 gr. Of H-1000 cci mag 250 and 300 gr Bergers .at 15 thou off . All three around 2884 fps. Remington brass necked up .
This is 3 at 100 yrds. 90.4 gr.

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That's why it's the standard Edge load.